Thoracic Surgery Department

Thoracic Surgery Department

Thoracic surgery in Turkish hospitals stands as a prominent branch in the realm of advanced medical services. Our department boasts a team of highly qualified and experienced surgeons specializing in thoracic surgery. Turkish hospitals provide comprehensive services for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to chest trauma, diseases of the chest wall, lungs, trachea, mediastinum, thymus gland, diaphragm, and esophagus.

The Thoracic Surgery Department in Turkish hospitals distinguishes itself by employing cutting-edge medical and surgical technologies. This contributes significantly to achieving high success rates in surgical procedures, including Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and robot-assisted operations. Our surgical team focuses on delivering the best services tailored to the needs of the patients, emphasizing personalized and dedicated care.

In addition to traditional surgical procedures, our department offers advanced services such as Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), enhancing our significance in the medical field. The commitment to providing multi-specialty care is evident in our weekly meetings of the multidisciplinary tumor board, ensuring the best possible care.

The services provided by the Thoracic Surgery Department in Turkish hospitals include:

1_ Cancer Surgery:

Treatment of cancerous diseases related to all organs within the chest cavity, excluding the heart and major vessels.

Utilization of surgical interventions such as surgical resection of malignant tumors and surrounding healthy tissues.

2_ Lung Bulging Surgery:

Treatment of lung bulging, typically occurring in individuals who smoke and are consistently exposed to cigarette smoke.

Implementation of appropriate thoracic surgery techniques, such as excision of the affected area and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

3_ Tuberculosis Surgery:

Surgical interventions in some cases to treat tuberculosis, especially in advanced stages.

4_ Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery:

Implementation of innovative techniques in thoracic surgery, such as robotic surgery and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

5_ Trauma Surgery:

Treatment of traumas resulting from factors like accidents involving organs and tissues treated by thoracic surgery, injuries with cutting and puncturing tools, and entry of foreign bodies into the lungs and respiratory system.

6_ Fluid Accumulation in the Chest Cavity:

Drainage of accumulated fluids in the chest cavity.

7_ Lung Perforation (Chest Puncture):

Surgical procedures to treat perforations on the surface of the lungs.

8_ Lung Volume Reduction Surgery:

Removal of the diseased area of the lung to obtain a healthy lung.

9_ Mediastinal Endoscopy, Mediastinal Biopsy:

Diagnosis and treatment of tumors associated with lung cancer using endoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques.

10_ Bronchoscopy:

Internal examination allowing visualization of the respiratory system and airways, with the possibility of taking biopsies when necessary.

11_ Esophagoscopy:

Another branch of internal examination used in thoracic surgery for examining the esophagus, determining its size and width, taking biopsies of suspicious lesions when necessary, and treating some diseases with interventional radiology techniques.

12_ Repair of Chest Wall Deformities (Nuss Technique):

The Nuss technique, applied to treat congenital or acquired deformities in the chest wall, repairs depressions in the chest cage through a specific technique.

13_ Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS):

A modern and innovative approach in thoracic surgery, allowing the performance of various serious diseases associated with chest diseases using minimally invasive surgical techniques, requiring smaller incisions and shorter recovery periods.

14_ Diaphragm Surgery:

Surgical operations required to treat conditions such as tears, paralysis, and tumors related to the diaphragm.

15_ Tracheal Surgery and Stents:

All types of surgical interventions on the trachea, also known as the windpipe, are referred to as tracheal surgery. Procedures include creating holes in the trachea to open the airways and placing stents to treat narrowing in the trachea. These surgeries, which require precision, are performed by thoracic surgeons who are experts in their field.